Quantity Surveyor​/Commercial Manager

Quantity Surveyor (Closing date 30/12/2025)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Working for a Drylining Subcontractor) to join our small, busy team based in Kings Hill, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of drylining packages on residential and commercial projects from tender stage through to final account.

This role would ideally suit someone with a background in drylining, having previously worked within a contracting business, or within the construction or housing sectors.

• Review tender documents prior to submission
• Attend client meetings when required
• Manage project budgets and monitor financial performance, including weekly cash flow
• Liaise with contact managers to assess site progress and variations
• Manage valuations, variations, payments, retentions, and final accounts
• Subcontractor payments
• Forecast and manage project cash flow and report variances
• Manage schedule of standard prices with key suppliers aligned to wider Group agreements
• Manage yearly memberships of SSIP’s currently SMAS & CQMS, obtaining all evidence required to support

• Minimum 5 years in a senior QS role, ideally with a drylining or interior fit‑out contractor
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and construction documentation
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Associate

Full-time

Project Management

Construction